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In this second episode, we sit down with Kobi Ampoma—industry leader with 23 years of experience, currently the Head of TA NL at Heineken and a strong advocate for D&I.
During our conversation, we explore Kobi’s early years in Ghana, fleeing political turmoil, to building a successful career in talent acquisition. He shares his personal story of resilience—navigating two cultures and balancing his roots with Dutch openness.
Alongside reflections on family values and explanations of Ghanaian traditions, Kobi opens up about his passion for mentoring and helping others, giving insight into his journey at Nike, his drive for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and his mission to guide the next generation. With useful advice on career growth, financial literacy, and the power of storytelling, this conversation is packed with wisdom, heart, hard truths and practical takeaways.
If he could retire tomorrow, he would… Put on your earphones and find out!
Stay Keen,
Doeke Geertsma
CEO at WeAreKeen
Website: https://www.wearekeen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doeke/ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearekeen
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Welcome to Unplug with Us! 🎧
In this first episode, we sit down with the inspiration himself, Hung Lee—a recruitment legend with over 15 years of experience and the creator of Recruiting Brainfood, the leading newsletter for our community.
During our conversation, Hung recounts his family’s inspiring immigration journey from Hong Kong to the Netherlands in the 1960s, delving into the complexities of balancing multiple cultures and overcoming challenges related to authority and belonging.
After a life-changing accident and a near-failed business venture, Hung shares how he turned his fortunes around with a game-changing strategy. From studying anthropology to becoming a recruiter, he highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability, and leveraging past successes to fuel future growth.
Tune in to gain insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of Hung Lee. Whether you're in recruitment or simply curious about the untold stories of industry leaders, this episode is for you.
Stay Keen,
Doeke Geertsma
CEO at WeAreKeen
Website: https://www.wearekeen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doeke/ / https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearekeen
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